Summerfield extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 14 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-8. They lost 26-5 to the Union Parish Farmers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Farmers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 two weeks ago.
As for Union Parish, the win was their first on the road, bumping their record up to 3-7. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Union Parish's part, they got a massive performance out of Jayden Gatson, who went 3-for-4 with five stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Chance Hopson, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four stolen bases, four runs, and two RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Summerfield will venture away from home to square off against Doyline at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.09 runs per game on average), something the Rebels will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Union Parish, they will head out on the road to face off against Simsboro at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Farmers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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